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Alier Reng
A seasoned data scientist and dedicated educator with over seven years of healthcare analytics experience and over five years of university teaching experience. A results-oriented professional known for efficiently delivering successful projects. Areas of expertise encompass data science, statistics, and deep learning. Passionate about leveraging these skills to drive innovation and make a positive impact.
Industry Experience
Sr. Director
ScionHealth
Louisville, KY
present - 2022
- Data Stewardship: Oversee new report development and conduct initial and monthly data validations to ensure data accuracy.
- Collaborate with the subject matter experts and Clinical Operations Leaders to develop National Quality Program (NQP) measures.
- Automate routine tasks with R and create a monthly operations report dashboard using R Shiny.
- Create Quality Measures Specifications document and provide report instructions for hospital leaders.
- Manage and prepare monthly GMLOS Variance Report for Clinical Operations and Care Management leaders.
Sr. Data Analyst
Lifepoint Health
Brentwood, TN
2022 - 2021
- Data Stewardship: performed monthly data validation to ensure data accuracy before being pushed to PowerBI for hospitals’ use.
- Supported and assisted hospitals and the HSC departments with their data needs.
- Performed exploratory and predictive analysis with R and Python.
- Created and modified divisions and hospitals’ NHSN Goals, MOR, and QOC reports and dashboards using R and PowerBI.
- Onboarded and trained new team members.
Data Analyst
Lifepoint Health
Brentwood, TN
2021 - 2016
- Cut QOC and MOR decks production time by 80% by automating reports with R Shiny.
- Reduced data errors and optimized accuracy by automating CHOIS monthly mortality reports with R Shiny.
- Used R to automate the CMS company-wide VBP, HAC Penalty, and MSPB reports extraction processes.
Teaching Experience
Lecturer
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2016 - 2011
- Taught general math courses including plane trigonometry, applied calculus I, applied statistics/introductory statistics, finite mathematics, college algebra, mathematics for general studies (Mathematical Ideas), and Pre-Calculus (Pathways to Calculus).
- Turned ‘F’ students into ‘A’ and ‘B’ students through active and participatory learning; used hands-on approaches to make students conceptualize mathematical concepts to be able to construct meaningful mathematical statements.
- Helped challenged students to change their negative thinking into positive-possibility thinking through friendly coaching and mentorship.
- I am passionate about data science and statistics education with R and Python. I understand that numerous people worldwide, especially in my home country of South Sudan, want to learn but have limited resources.
Education
MBA., Information Systems Management
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX
2017 - 2016
M.S., Professional Science - Biostatistics
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
2011 - 2009
B.S., Neuroscience
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
2008 - 2005
General Studies (Mathematics/PreMed/PrePharmacy)
Richland College (DCCCD)
Dallas, TX
2005 - 2003
AWARDS & HONORS
- LifePoint Health
- Mercy Award (2020)
- The University of Texas at Dallas
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholarship (2006 - 2007)
- Richland College (DCCCD)
- Vice President’s List (2005)
Leadership and Community Engagement
President
Jonglei Institute of Technology
Murfreesboro, TN
Present - 2020
- Run the day-to-day activities of the organization.
- Plan and implement programs to advance the company’s mission & vision.
- Write and maintain the company’s legal documents, build and maintain the website.
- Provide free tutoring and mentorship to individuals from South Sudan and Kenya.
- Publish YouTube tutorial videos on Alierwai DataStudio and Jonglei Institute of Technology.